a television interview set where Jacob Rogers, DDS, is discussing sedation dentistry. Dr. Rogers is seated on the left side of a round table, wearing a suit and tie, and talking to the host, who is seated on the right, also dressed in a suit and tie. Behind them, a monitor displays the logo for "Wellness Hour." The bottom of the image has text that reads, "Jacob Rogers, DDS, Discussing: Sedation Dentistry, 505-890-3000 / www.DESERTRIDGEDENTAL.com."

Discussing: Sedation Dentistry

Randy Alvarez: “So, you’re big on sedation?” Dr: Rogers: “Oh, huge! My favorite thing to do! So a lot of patients, Randy, are struggling with coming to the dentist because of fear and anxiety. And, because they’re concerned about the amount of time they’re gonna have to spend with me. So, if someone’s got a lot of fear and anxiety …

Dr. Jacob Rogers, DDS, during a television interview on the "Wellness Hour." Dr. Rogers is wearing a suit and tie, discussing single tooth implants. He is facing the host, who is partially visible from behind. The background includes various screens and a modern studio setting. The text at the bottom of the image reads, "Jacob Rogers, DDS, Discussing: Single Tooth Implants, 505-890-3000 / www.DESERTRIDGEDENTAL.com." The "Wellness Hour" logo is also displayed.

Single Tooth Implants

Randy Alvarez: “So if you’re only missing one tooth, why a dental implant over a traditional bridge?” Dr. Rogers: “So, traditional bridges, it’s the way we’ve been doing it forever, to replace a single tooth is we’d cut down the teeth on either side to replace one tooth. And of course, once we do that, once those teeth are cut …

a smiling older man with gray hair sitting comfortably indoors. He is wearing a light blue shirt and looking directly at the camera, appearing happy and relaxed. The background is softly blurred, with a window and curtain visible. In the top right corner, there is the Desert Ridge Dental logo

What Is the Cost of Dental Implants?

What is the cost of dental implants for 1 or multiple teeth? Missing teeth can have a negative impact on your smile and make it harder to speak clearly and chew food. Dental implants offer an option for replacing teeth you might have lost due to decay or damage, so you can enjoy the benefits of having a beautiful smile. …

a dentist and a dental assistant performing a procedure on a patient who is lying in a dental chair. The dentist is wearing a mask and gloves, and using a dental tool with a light. The assistant is also wearing gloves and standing nearby. The text overlay on the image reads "Now offering Emergency Dentistry." At the bottom of the image, there is a blue banner with the logo and name "Desert Ridge Dental."

Emergency Dentistry & COVID 19

At Desert Ridge Dental we’re dedicated to keeping our team, our families and our patients safe in every way we can. We have embraced social distancing practices and standards for cleanliness as well as the recommendations of the New Mexico Department of Health to limit the number of patients we see, by only treating emergencies. We want to thank you, …

Mark's Testimonial about his experience getting dental implants.

Mark’s Testimonial

Mark is a patient and friend of ours who has been suffering with a bad tooth for a while now, but not anymore. His smile had become pretty uncomfortable and we were happy to help him make it comfortable and functional again. Mark has offered to tell his story and we’re happy to let you hear it here:   “My …

Rosie's Testimonial about getting implant dentures at Desert Ridge Dental.

Rosie’s Testimonial

Rosie has been a patient and friend of ours for a while now. Her smile was becoming pretty uncomfortable and she needed our help to make it beautiful to look at and functional to use, again. Rosie has a beautiful voice so we’re going to let her tell you her experience in her own words: “My name is Rosie and …

Mary's Testimonial about her experience with recieving braces.

Mary’s Testimonial

Mary is a local working mother. She and her whole family come to Desert Ridge Dental to keep their smiles clean and bright. Mary has recently taken her smile to the top of its game and would like to tell you her story in her own words: “My name is Mary, and I have 3 kids and our entire family …

Desert Ridge Dental- Lorinda's Testimonial with receiving implants.

Lorinda’s Testimonial

Our amazing patient’s at Desert Ridge Dental have trusted us with their oral health for years and in some cases, with a little bit more. Lorinda is a great patient who was going through a rough patch when we met her and now she’s got her confidence and her smile back. Here’s her story: “My name is Lorinda and I’m …

The person is lying down on their back for a sedation operation, wearing a gray shirt. A dental bib is draped over their chest. The individual is wearing a wristwatch on their left wrist. A person with long hair, possibly a dental professional, is leaning over them, partially visible on the right side of the image.

Sedation Dentistry Options Video

What are My Sedation Dentistry Options Here at Desert Ridge Dental, we see patients every day that have high fears and anxieties about coming to the dentist. For most of those patients, it takes a tremendous amount of courage just to get in the door, they’ve been putting off their work for 5, 10, 15, 20 years. Because we’re able …

Charyl's Testimonial

Cheryl’s Testimonial

We have some amazing patients here at Desert Ridge Dental and some of them have been with us for years, even following us from office to office before we opened this practice. One of these great patients is Cheryl, and she was kind enough to be interviewed for a video testimonial (below) that we’ve transcribed below. “My name is Cheryl …